Research and Service: Collaborative Projects
AOP Hub
The Hub offers a variety of professional development institutes, some of which are the invitational Curriculum Leadership Institutes for Teacher Leaders in mathematics and science, Technology Programs for teachers wanting to maximize the use of computers and calculators in mathematics and science instruction, and the Administrative Leadership Institutes for principals and other administrators responsible for supporting teachers' efforts to innovate and change.
Collaborative Research and Creative Activities for Family & Community Well-Being
Faculty engage in research and creative activities aligned with niche areas designed to strengthen family and community well-being. Each niche area currently has external funding or is positioning to seek funding. The niche areas operationalize projects/initiatives that address five (5) collaborative areas. These five “Collaboratives” are interdisciplinary and have leaders who facilitate teams of faculty coming together to develop and implement innovative research and creative activities.
National Dropout Prevention Center
The mission of the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network is to serve as a research center and resource network for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to reshape school and community environments to meet the needs of youth in at-risk situations so these students receive the quality education and services necessary to succeed academically and graduate from high school.
Professional Development Schools
Clemson University has formed special partnerships with local schools to connect the unique teaching, service, and research projects of faculty and students to the important student needs identified by PK-12 teachers and administrators. Initiatives such as site visits, faculty-teacher exchanges, special programs for teachers and for PK-12 students, tutoring, and much more are involved.
For more information, please contact Wanda Calvert, Ph.D.
